Indirect Tax Accountant

Direct Line Insurance Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement, we’re a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day.

We’re looking for an Indirect Tax Accountant to support the management of VAT and IPT processes. This role will give you exposure to senior stakeholders across Finance, Tax, and external bodies like HMRC. You’ll ensure compliance with tax regulations, improve processes, and be a key point of contact for financial control and finance systems teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Indirect Tax Accountant, you’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing and reviewing quarterly VAT and IPT returns, ensuring timely filing and payment.
• Posting VAT and IPT journals, reconciling tax accounts, and reviewing transactions for compliance.
• Ensuring accuracy of tax data recorded in finance systems and the general ledger.
• Reviewing overseas transactions to ensure compliance with international tax requirements.
• Supporting the offshore Shared Service Centre (SSC) in India, reviewing reconciliations and addressing queries.
• Monitoring compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) legislation across the group.
• Reviewing invoicing and posting rules in ERP systems to ensure correct VAT/IPT treatment.
• Delivering training and advisory support to business units on indirect tax matters.

What We’re Looking For

We need someone with strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach. You should have:

• Professional qualification (CTA or ACA, or equivalent).
• Indirect tax experience, ideally within financial services.
• Solid technical knowledge of UK VAT/IPT, with awareness of direct taxes.
• Experience working with tax authorities and external advisors.
• An understanding of finance systems, controls, and reconciliations.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ways of Working

Our hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but most colleagues are in 2 days a week, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you.

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.

We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Together we’re one of a kind.